US Bridges

Md 213 over Island Creek

Fair

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 2.55 Miles N of Md 305 · Structure no. 100000170041020

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
Daily traffic
6,761
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 213 over Island Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Md 213 over Island Creek in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,761 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,110 by 2026. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMd 213
CrossesIsland Creek
Location2.55 Miles N of Md 305
RouteState Highway 213
Coordinates39.07854, -76.03464
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,761 (2009)
Projected traffic9,110 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 213 over Island Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 213 over Island Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Md 213 over Island Creek carry?

About 6,761 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 213 over Island Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Md 213 over Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.